Re: Simple in-wall button to IR interface ?

["BruceR" <brNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Use the existing remote or a cheap clone and use the X10 PowerMid to
wirelessly send the IR from the kitchen to the basement. Retail cost is
about $50 but you can find them for less (try ebay).

From:snakedjip@xxxxxxxxx
snakedjip@xxxxxxxxx

> Hi,
>
> I'm looking for the simplest/cheapest way to have some kind of keypad
> in my kitchen that will let me relay infrared signals to a receiver in
> my basement.
>
> I simply need volume buttons, and a couple of buttons that will let me
> select the source from the receiver (CD, AUX for example).
>
> I've seen the Xantech keypads, but I can't believe that such keypads
> need to cost over $300 just to send infrared signals.
>
> Is there a cheaper solution out there ?
>
> Thanks.